Vaccination Clinics

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NHS Scotland recommends you get your vaccines as soon as they are offered to you.

MenB vaccine

Following recent outbreaks of meningitis in the UK, the MenB vaccine is being offered to some older teenagers and students under 25 who are at higher risk of exposure to meningococcal group B bacteria. This time-limited programme will be offered to some older teenagers and some new college and university students who are at higher risk of exposure to meningococcal group B bacteria.

NHS Western Isles will start offering first doses to those eligible on 11th July. Appointment letters have been issued to school leavers (S6 cohort). Drop-in appointments will also be available for young people starting university or college for the first time.

We are aiming to hold the second-dose clinics during the week beginning 10th August. There must be a minimum interval of 28 days between the first and second doses. Full protection is not achieved until two weeks after the second dose, so it is important that everyone receives both vaccinations.

COVID Vaccine

Those eligible for the 2026 COVID vaccine will be contacted by NHS Scotland via letter, email or text message, depending on their selected communication preference throughout the programme, which runs from April 2026, onwards.

You’re eligible for a COVID vaccine this spring if you are:

• resident in care homes for older adults
• all adults aged 75 years and over
• individuals aged 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed (weakened immune system)
• a member of health and social care staff who falls into the above categories.

Please note that those living within the Western Isles that are house-bound or have medical issues which may prevent them from attending their appointment, should contact the local Vaccination Helpline on 01851 448 567 to book a home appointment.

It’s important to take up the vaccine every time you’re offered. Even if your health condition is well managed, you’re still at increased risk.

For further information on the Spring 26 COVID-19, Pneumococcal and Shingles vaccinations, visit our Vaccination Services page.

To book an appointment, telephone 01851 448 567.

Vaccination Helpline

If you have an enquiry about accessing your vaccination (where eligible), or need to amend or cancel your appointment, or require transport support to attend your appointment, please contact the Western Isles Vaccination helpline on 01851 448 567 or email wi.vaccination@nhs.scot (phoneline open Monday to Friday: 9am-5pm). 

Lewis (& Harris)

Date	Site	Group	Detail	Time
Tue 21st July	Vaccination Centre, Western Isles Hospital	Appointment only	2nd Dose MenB vaccine	9am – 4pm (closed 12noon – 12.40pm)
Fri 24th July	Vaccination Centre, Western Isles Hospital	Appointment only	1st Dose MenB vaccine	11am – 6pm
Tue 11th August	Vaccination Centre, Western Isles Hospital	Appointment only	2nd Dose MenB vaccine	9am – 4pm (closed 12noon – 12.40pm)
Fri 14th August	Vaccination Centre, Western Isles Hospital	Appointment only	2nd Dose MenB vaccine	9am – 4pm (closed 12noon – 12.40pm)

Harris

Date	Site	Group	Detail	Time
Thurs 16th July	Harris Hub, Tarbert	Appointment only	1st Dose MenB vaccine	10am-4pm

Uist

Date	Site	Group	Detail	Time
Sat 8th August	Uist and Barra Hospital	Appointment only	2nd Dose MenB vaccine	9am – 4pm (closed 12noon – 12.40pm)
Sat 15th August	Uist and Barra Hospital	Appointment only	2nd Dose MenB vaccine	9am – 4pm (closed 12noon – 12.40pm)

Barra

Date	Site	Group	Detail	Time

Tue 14th July	St Brendan's Hospital	Appointment only	1st Dose MenB vaccine	12noon – 3pm